67Expect Almond, Apricot, and Macadamia Nut from this white honey.
Huila, CO · White Honey
MediumAlmondMacadamia NutApricot+4
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.92/oz
Roaster
Sparrow Coffee
Naperville, ILsparrowcoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 18
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 62.5
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
OriginsCOETGTSVMXPG
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 22% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Most of this roaster’s lots are scored off roaster-level signals (Reddit + YouTube) without per-lot SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, or published buyer reviews. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherry’s Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The avg Cherry’s Index reflects general reputation more than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit75/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 18 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency43.1/10016/18 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge18/18
Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100
Sparrow Coffee is recognized by the community as a legitimate specialty roaster, with users actively brewing their single-origin offerings at home. While one thread mentions a Denver shop called "Blue Sparrow," the primary discussion regarding the roaster itself involves a user seeking advice on brewing their Ethiopian Dimtu Tero. There is no negative feedback or criticism regarding the quality of their beans or their business practices.
specialty coffee roastersingle-origin offeringsactive home brewing communitypositive brand presence
Press · Sprudge
- Build-Outs Of Coffee: Sparrows Coffee In Grand Rapids, MI2021-07-26·sprudge
Sparrows Coffee in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- In Melbourne, Wines Of Adventure And Intrigue At Blackhearts & Sparrows2018-05-29·sprudge
Blackhearts & Sparrows in Melbourne, Australia.
- International Coffees In Residential Denver At Blue Sparrow Coffee2018-01-23·sprudge
Blue Sparrow Coffee in Denver, Colorado.
- Paris: Coffee & Baguettes At Folks & Sparrows2015-09-02·sprudge
Coffee and carbs.
On YouTube
1 video · 2k combined views
1 video from Sparrow Coffee's own channel.
From Sparrow Coffee
Flagship cafe
Sparrow Naperville Cafe
120 Water Street, Naperville, IL
Open in maps →The roaster lists a Naperville cafe and a roastery in Chicago; the Naperville location is presented as a primary retail cafe.
The catalog
18 in stock · 2 archived
67
Not ratedCupping notes point toward Pink Lady Apple, Honeydew, and Pear.
Antigua, GT
Medium-LightAppleMelonPear+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.33/oz
Not ratedCaramel, Toasted Barley, and Tropical Fruit on a washed build.
Antigua, GT · Washed
MediumCaramelGrainTropical Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.04/oz
Not ratedExpect Watermelon, Sweet, and Candy Like from this anaerobic washed.
Nariño, CO · Anaerobic Washed
MediumWatermelonCashewWalnut+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.13/oz
Not ratedRoaster flags White Cherry, Red Cherry, and Chocolate in the cup.
Oaxaca, MX
MediumCherryChocolateTobacco
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
Not ratedNatural lot with Cocoa, Blood Orange, and Plum in the cup.
Harrar, ET · Natural
MediumCocoaBlood OrangePlum+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.88/oz
Not ratedBlack Cherry, Orange, and Baking Spices on a washed build.
PG · Washed
Medium-LightCherryOrangeSpice
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
Not ratedNatural / Roast Level:3 / Tasting No lot with Milk Chocolate and Overall Sweet in the cup.
BR · Natural / Roast Level:3 / Tasting No
Milk ChocolateOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.79/oz
Not ratedSumatra, ID / Wet-Hulled; cup data hasn't landed yet.
Sumatra, ID · Wet-Hulled
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.79/oz
Not ratedExpect Rich Dark Chocolate and Deep Berry from this natural.
Harrar, ET · Natural
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.88/oz
Not ratedAnaerobic Natural lot with Citrus and Berry in the cup.
Guji, ET · Anaerobic Natural
MediumCitrusBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.96/oz
Not ratedExpect Bright Herbaceous, Juicy Muddled Tropical Fruit, and Cocoa Nib from this natural.
Gimbi, ET · Natural
MediumHerbTropical FruitCocoa Powder
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.29/oz
Not ratedHoneydew, Strawberries And Cream, and Roasted Almonds on a natural build.
Nariño, CO · Natural
MediumMelonStrawberryAlmond+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.92/oz
Not ratedExpect Watermelon Rind, Honeydew, and Honey from this honey.
Honey
MediumWatermelonMelonHoney+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.08/oz
Not ratedThink Dry Fruit, Nutty, and Caramel.
MediumDried FruitNuttyCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.79/oz
Not ratedCupping notes point toward Raspberry, Clementine, and Milk Chocolate.
MediumRaspberryTangerineMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.88/oz
Not ratedThink Cantaloupe, Toffee, and White Cherry.
MelonCaramelCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.92/oz
Not ratedArchived (2)
66Expect Thyme, Lemon, and Mixed Berry Jam from this natural.
Santa Ana, SV · Natural
HerbLemonBerry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.96/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedRoaster flags Dried Spices, Green Pepper, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
South Pacific
DarkSpiceGreen VegDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.79/oz
Out of stock
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